Bowood House and Gardens

Type:Historic House / Palace

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About

Home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne, this 18thC house was designed by Robert Adam. On display in the exhibition rooms upstairs is a remarkable collection of family heirlooms built up over 250 years. These include Victoriana, Indiana, silver, porcelain and paintings.

This Wiltshire stately home stands in one of 'Capability' Brown's most beautiful parks with a lake, terraces, waterfall and Doric temple. Adventure playground for children 12 and under and indoor soft play palace. Separate 50-acre rhododendron gardens open for 6 weeks during May and June.

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Directions

Road Directions

By Road:Nearest major road is A4. Between Chippenham and Calne turn into village of Derry Hill.

By Public Transport:Nearest station is Chippenham station. Need bus or taxi.

Facilities

Accessibility

Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

Picnic area

Children & Infants

Accept children all ages

Establishment Features

Cater for groups

Gift shop

Public toilets

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

French printed material

German printed material

Italian printed material

Spanish printed material

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted

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Opening Times

* The House and Soft Play Area close at 5.30 pm and the Adventure Playground and Tractor Ted’s Little Farm close at 5.45pm. The Coffee Shop and car park close at 6.00pm. After the autumn clock change, all closing times are brought forward one hour.